John Rennie

John Rennie (1761–1821) was a British engineer, businessperson and architect.

Also recorded as John Rennie the Elder.

Overview

Born at East Lothian in 1761, died at London in 1821.

In detail

John Rennie studied at University of Edinburgh. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is construction industry, hydraulic structure and bridge.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Dublin, Edinburgh and London. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Rennie the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q544521: John Rennie

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